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Fourth official Mike Jones even had to step in between Mourinho and Conte as tempers flared on the touchline after Manchester United’s Ander Herrera was sent off. Conte was there, face contorted with rage, screaming at Mourinho.

We thought the biggest feud this season would be Mourinho vs Pep Guardiola. But actually Conte vs Mourinho has become the most bitter, angry and, let’s be honest, entertaining and best managerial row in the Premier League.

The little digs from Mourinho in recent weeks about Conte’s style of play only added fuel to the fire already burning from Chelsea’s win over United in October. Mourinho accused Conte of being disrespectful with his touchline celebrations.

There is no love lost between Mourinho and Conte and their fascinating sub plot only succeeded in making a sensational FA Cup tie even more enthralling.

No love lost, furious and a million miles an hour. Don’t ever listen to anyone foolish enough to say the FA Cup does not matter anymore. Put two giants in the melting pot, stir it up and watch it boil over. It was fantastic.

And it also showed us that Chelsea have moved on from Mourinho because Conte is the new sheriff in town.